Style and Body Shape - Women

Short ladies, I like to say petite, are quite challenged in the shops as I'm sure you already know, if you are little and you are reading this! It's not easy right?!!

I'm here to make it much easier! Let's step through some simple things you can do to ensure there are things you can wear and buy.

Plus lets look at what styles are just going to work and not make you feel like a coat hanger .. where the dress or the coat wears you!!

Are you ready? Let's go!

Choosing Dresses

Choosing pants and shorts

Choosing tops

Choosing jackets and coats

Labels that sell Petite clothing - Australia

Extra tips for Petite Ladies

The Beautiful Short Lady

This might be ladies with one or more of the following:
- Broad shoulders
- Broad upper body
- A large bust


Very broad shoulders

Broad & full back

How to dress the large bust 

The Full Upper Body Beauty 

I am a firm believer we can all look amazing in our clothing, no matter the size or shape. And we are all so different and that should be celebrated! In this chapter we will explore the ways for ladies to dress who are quite curvy or even plus size. Strap in for your trip down transformation lane!!

Foundation garments 

Dresses and Pantsuits

Jeans & Pants Looks 

Best Shoe styles for Curvy ladies

Where to get the Jeans that Rock for Curvy Ladies

The Curvy Goddess

Matching the right styles to the right body shape creates harmony in dressing, with the body being shown to it's best possible light and resulting in the person feeling a boosted confidence. It just does look better.Opinions can be split on this. I have seen senior fashion bloggers writing that it doesn't matter and we should take the word 'flatter' out .. that pieces don't have to flatter us (they were talking about women over 40).I want to say "come on" what are you talking about? What is wrong with wanting to wear flattering clothing?Who doesn't want to feel good in their clothing and present well? To be honest if you don't I would wonder if there is an underlying depression or sadness.So this is my take on it .. I guess if you are with me, you have liked what I say so far and hopefully are aligned with this idea of choosing and wearing the right pieces for your body shape.And ladies .. this can even be a thing for the gents even! Yes it can! See 'Gents - Body Shape Dressing' .. coming soon in 2026.

This course looks at 5 different body shapes and which styles or wardrobe pieces work well with each body type. Learning this knowledge will help you shop with confidence and dress with pizazz! No more shopping mistakes, no overwhelm!

How to Dress for your Body Shape - Women

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How to Dress for your Body Shape - Women

Gabby Hammett

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